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Halley's dust
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Halley's dust
Shooting stars are dust grains from Halley's comet that burn up high in the air. Earth meets its dust trail every year in May and around 21 October.
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Halley's dust
Astronomy · Shooting stars
An explainer film in four chapters on the Orionids: where the dust for shooting stars comes from, why they come at the same time every year, how a tiny grain can glow so brightly, and where and when to look. Pause anywhere and ask.
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